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IndiGo Hikes Fares: Fuel Surcharge Added to Domestic and International Flights
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News18•05-10-2026, 13:25
IndiGo Hikes Fares: Fuel Surcharge Added to Domestic and International Flights
- •IndiGo has revised fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights due to a 14% increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.
- •The fare hike, effective from October 6, 2026, 12:01 AM, is a minimal adjustment to offset rising operating costs caused by global fuel price fluctuations.
- •Domestic fuel surcharges range from Rs. 375 for flights up to 500 km to Rs. 1,300 for flights exceeding 2,000 km.
- •International routes will see charges from Rs. 1,000 for SAARC countries (up to 500 km) to Rs. 10,000 for long-haul European flights.
- •IndiGo will continue to monitor fuel prices and adjust fares while aiming to provide affordable and reliable service.
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IndiGo revised its fuel surcharges because Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices increased by more than 14 percent compared to the previous month, driven by global fuel price fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The new fare hike applies to all new ticket bookings made from October 6, 2026, starting at midnight 12:01 AM onwards.
For domestic flights exceeding 2,000 kilometers, passengers will need to pay an additional fuel surcharge of Rs. 1,300.
